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Find the constant term in the binomial expansion of \((2x - \frac{3}{x})^{8}\).

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WAEC 2012

Find the constant term in the binomial expansion of \((2x - \frac{3}{x})^{8}\).

  • A. 90720
  • B. 1296
  • C. 1120
  • D. 672
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Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation

\((x)^{n}(x^{-1})^{8 - n} = x^{0}\)

\(x^{n} . x^{-8 + n} = x^{0} \implies n - 8 + n = 0\)

\(2n - 8 = 0 \implies n = 4\)

Constant term = \(^{8}C_{4}(2^{4})(3^{4}) = 70 \times 16 \times 81\)

= \(90720\)


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